Out with the old… Bob Collins June 9, 2009, 12:54 PM Jun 9, 2009 Why do demolitions make us sad? Read more →
What the TARP payback means Bob Collins June 9, 2009, 11:46 AM Jun 9, 2009 1 Questions and answers about the end of the bailout for some of the nation’s big banks. Read more →
Five at 8 – 6/9/09 Bob Collins June 9, 2009, 7:48 AM Jun 9, 2009 Pilots too tired to fly safely, the changing nature of obituaries, dumping on GM, how should journalists Tweet, and killer computers. Read more →
The left-hand, right-hand economy Bob Collins June 8, 2009, 5:28 PM Jun 8, 2009 3 Banks want to repay the government bailout that was supposed to convince them to loosen credit. But businesses are still cutting back because they can’t get credit. Read more →
Delta after Northwest Bob Collins June 8, 2009, 3:23 PM Jun 8, 2009 6 Have you flown on Delta/Northwest lately and noticed any changes since the Atlanta-based airline took over the formerly Minnesota based Northwest? Read more →
Defense spending and the recovery Bob Collins June 8, 2009, 2:40 PM Jun 8, 2009 2 So far, the stimulus plan is depending heavily on military spending. Read more →
Minnesota broadband Bob Collins June 8, 2009, 1:16 PM Jun 8, 2009 1 Broadband is available in much of Minnesota, but maps show Internet speed is fairly slow statewide. Read more →
The blog threat Bob Collins June 8, 2009, 11:15 AM Jun 8, 2009 9 Do blogs diminish opportunities for good writers? Read more →
Five at 8 – 6/8/09 Bob Collins June 8, 2009, 7:38 AM Jun 8, 2009 1 Your thanks for bailing out the auto industry, chasing tornadoes, remembering Mighty Casey, wind power runs out of gas, and high school rodeos. Read more →
Fade to black Bob Collins June 7, 2009, 7:46 PM Jun 7, 2009 7 Up to 10 percent of homes who rely on over-the-air TV signals will stare at black screens on Friday. Read more →
Whose fault? Bob Collins June 5, 2009, 1:20 PM Jun 5, 2009 18 A jury verdict against Duluth-based Cirrus Design is likely to reignite the product liability vs. personal responsibility debate. Read more →
Test score headlines Bob Collins June 5, 2009, 11:55 AM Jun 5, 2009 6 Some of the high school test scores aren’t much to write home about. Read more →
Riding the rails Bob Collins June 5, 2009, 11:17 AM Jun 5, 2009 3 One of the reasons I don’t mind getting stuck at railroad crossings is it helps remind me that the economy isn’t completely stuck. Read more →
Still sinking Bob Collins June 5, 2009, 8:28 AM Jun 5, 2009 10 The worse the economy does, the better Wal-Mart seems to do. Read more →
Five at 8 – 6/5/09 Bob Collins June 5, 2009, 7:55 AM Jun 5, 2009 3 Graduation stories, Pawlenty’s chances, the earth from above, the signs around us and what happens when you tickle an ape. Read more →